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Braudt Family History

Braudt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Draudt, Braud, Braude, Brault, Bradt, Brandt, Traudt, Brand, Brust

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Where is the Braudt family from?

You can see how Braudt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braudt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Braudt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Braudt families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Braudt's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Braudt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braudt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Braudt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Braudt. 23% of Braudt men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Braudt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Braudt were Mechanic and Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Maid
    9%

What Braudt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Braudt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braudt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 370 immigration records available for the last name Braudt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 223 military records available for the last name Braudt. For the veterans among your Braudt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braudt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Braudt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Braudt in 1965 was 85, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braudt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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